School exacerbates feelings of being ‘different’ in pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions

Nov 18, 2017

Science Daily – Staff Writer

“Negative school experiences can have harmful long term effects on pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions, a new study in the journal Autism reports. Researchers from the University of Surrey have discovered that experiences of social and emotional exclusion in mainstream schools can adversely affect how pupils with autism view themselves, increasing their risk of developing low self-esteem, a poor sense of self-worth and mental health problems.”(more)